Existing structural glass connections permanently   alter or damage panels during disassembly, preventing their reuse and leading   to the disposal of intact glass. To address this gap, this thesis aims to   develop a fully demountable, non-destructive connection system.

The novelty lies in uni.conn, a mechanically   controlled interlocking connection comprising a modified rebated edge   profile, a three-part insert (pin, link, sleeve), and a load-transferring   gasket. Crucially, disassembly is controlled remotely via an external   magnetic field, allowing attachment and removal without mechanical contact or   glass modification.

Using a product-level methodology, the system's   structural integrity was evaluated through load path analysis and finite   element analysis (FEA) in ANSYS Workbench.

The main outcome proves that uni.conn safely   transfers structural loads while enabling damage-free disassembly. This   allows glass panels to be endlessly reused across different configurations,   offering a highly feasible design path toward circular economy practices in   the facade industry.